Cleaning the panel after sanding makes a big differance.
If the panel isn't clean enough,or isn't scuffed enough,
the solution just beads up and doesn't form crystals as it dries.
I don't know how this stuff is supposed to work on plain glass.
Frosted glass wouldn't be a problem.

I think Alsa sells a "Special Cleaning Solution" made specifically for this.
Probably works well.No idea on the price.

You can also use Window Cleaner,or Tap Water(tm).
Just make sure the panel is dry before spraying the crystal solution.

hey all, another company that makes this stuff is Alsa. These guys make all sorts of speciality coatings and paints. you can find them at your local automotive paint supplier. they have the crystal efect, marbleizer, candies, jumbo flakes, you name it. their crystal seems to be like the others listed here. shoot base color then pour over crystal soloution, let dry, then second color then wash off crystals then top coat. very effective. let air dry in a still room with low humidity gets best results. force drying inhibits growth of crystals. of course you can do the same thing with out the expense. ( but only if you have a small panel or small section to cover) use water then use carbon dioxide fire extinguisher on back side of panel to freeze water and have frost effect. you must use a faster reducer for the cold temp but sometimes this works. sometimes it dont. but if there is any air movement on the crystals or water the crystals wont form. here' another trick to try........spray first color. then using a "clean" straw wisk broom spread out the straw with your hand and shoot second color thru the straws. this leaves a nice effect. if you dont want to do it that way ........spray first color, then use an intercoat clear and let dry. (this seals first color) then spray a wet coat of second color. use wisk broom to "brush" thru the second color while it's still wet ( wet but not running ). let flash over then top coat.

I found a spray can (small) of an ice crystal creator, will be experimenting with it soon. there were about 5 more cans on the shelf left over from the christmas season... will go get them if this does well.... pics soon!

well i tried it out. "Santa" ice crystal spray. takes eons for it to crystalize, went on way too thick, very small pattern. like a super cold morning kinda frost. genuine looking yet not good enough for a liquid mask effect.....